Agricultural Technician

Blackberry Farm, LLC.; Walland (TN); In loco; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Blackberry Farm, LLC. in Walland, TN is seeking an Agriculture Tech to maintain the culinary garden for guests and support the culinary team. This is a physically demanding, outdoor role requiring daily harvesting, water tasks, and garden maintenance.

You will work outdoors in all weather, operate farm tools and a tractor when needed, and interact with guests and team members to share the farm's story and produce.

Competenze

• General knowledge of organic farming methods.
• Experience operating equipment, tractor preferred.
• Ability to engage with visiting guests and children.
• Must communicate professionally with team and guests.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and be on feet most of the day.

Mansioni

• Perform daily tasks for upkeep of the culinary garden.
• Water plants as necessary; harvest garden produce daily.
• Maintain a chemical-free garden and compost management.
• Organize garden tools and equipment; interact with guests and team.
• Deliver garden produce to kitchen and assist with orders.

Conoscenze

Organic farming knowledge

Guest interaction

Equipment operation

Descrizione del lavoro

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.1471 W. Millers Cove Rd Walland, TN 37886The pay rate for this position is $15 per hour.Weekend availability required.The Agriculture Tech is responsible for the general maintenance of the garden for guests’ enjoyment and the needs of the culinary team.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.• Perform daily tasks about the upkeep of the culinary garden• Water plants as necessary• Maintain a chemical-free garden• Harvest product daily• General garden maintenance including hand weeding, staking and trellising, mowing, weed eating, bed preparation, laying compost, transplanting, etc.• Compost management, including the daily collection of kitchen waste.• Daily harvest to fill kitchen orders, including trimming, cleaning, and delivery of garden produce• Organization and maintenance of garden-related tools and equipment• Interact with guests and team members when necessary• Other duties as deemed necessary.Must comply with all company policies and procedures.Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY• NoneEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE• Must have a general knowledge of or interest in organic farming methods• Equipment operation, specifically tractor, the experience is preferred• Ability to engage with visiting guests and childrenLANGUAGE SKILLS• Must be able to communicate with all levels of Team Members and Guests in a professional and courteous mannerMATHEMATICAL SKILLS• Basic understanding of mathREASONING ABILITY• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goalsPHYSICAL DEMANDS• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.• Must be able to be on feet for the majority of the day• Must be able to operate a golf cart or company vehicle safely• This is a physically challenging positionWORK ENVIRONMENT• Farmstead, Garden, and Livestock areas• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, and all weather conditions